The Dropout directors Michael Showalter and Francesca Gregorini zeroed in on a number of small details to help Amanda Seyfried prepare for her role as disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in the Hulu miniseries.
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Amanda Seyfried is opening up about how she tried her hardest to get the starring role in .The actress recently sat down for an interview with and revealed how she auditioned for the role of Glinda the Good Witch in the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical — a part that eventually went to Ariana Grande.The auditions came while Seyfried was filming, in which she played the embattled Elizabeth Holmes — which made the auditioning process all the more challenging.«Last summer, while I was playing Elizabeth, on the weekends I was auditioning in person to play Glinda in the movie version of — because I wanted it that much,» she recalled. «I was like, 'You know what? Yeah, I have to play the last scene of The Dropout on Tuesday.
I’ll give my Sunday to you.'»«I literally bent over backwards while playing the hardest role of my life,» she added, referring to her acclaimed and idiosyncratic portrayal of the infamous Theranos CEO and convicted fraudster.While she didn't get the part, Seyfried said it was still an enlightening experience that helped her quite a bit.«I think it also taught me how far I’ve come as a singer, which I really wanted to prove,» she explained. «Because ever since I was like, 'I need to be better. I need to do better.' So whatever comes next in terms of musicals, I’m finally prepared.»Back in 2015, ET spoke with Seyfried, who got candid about wanting to bring to the big screen and to play the iconic Glinda role — originated on Broadway by Kristin Chenoweth.
However, she admitted even then that it might not be in the cards.«I might be too old when they make it. Or if they make it sooner than later, maybe I’m not the right person,» she shared, earnestly, as the film was just entering the early stages
.The Dropout directors Michael Showalter and Francesca Gregorini zeroed in on a number of small details to help Amanda Seyfried prepare for her role as disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in the Hulu miniseries.
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo shared a small but exciting update of “Wicked.” Erivo and Grande both shared posts hiding some photos for fans of the movie. They also commented on each other’s posts, leaving encouraging messages.Ariana Grande shows love for Selena Gomez after she used her song in her last TikTokAriana Grande shared the most adorable throwback video just in time for her birthdayA post shared by Cynthia Erivo (@cynthiaerivo)Erivo’s post features her singing, something that impressed her followers and showed off her incredible range. It also includes photos of herself reading the film’s script, and a short clip of herself and Grande hugging, with the latter clearly excited to be working with Erivo.
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Amanda Seyfried stars on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to discuss her family, role in The Dropout and her furry friends. MORE: Amanda Seyfried dazzles in stunning poolside photoFor the first time since 2021, the actress makes an appearance on the programme and admits that she genuinely alternates between living in upstate New York on her farm or the centre of opulent New York City.“It's the dream. It’s how I stay healthy emotionally, mentally healthy,” she said.WATCH: Amanda Seyfried's husband Thomas Sadoski entertained their baby son while watching the latest football matchThe celebrity enjoys being surrounded by many animals, but she has a horse that requires a lot of maintenance and frequent trips to the vet. MORE: Amanda Seyfried praised by fans as she seeks support for heartbreaking causeShe also has a tortoise theme-park, but the creature fled and has been missing ever since.
Amanda Seyfried is usually quite private when it comes to her life, but the Mamma Mia star was one of the latest guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. MORE: Amanda Seyfried praised by fans as she seeks support for heartbreaking causeHer presence comes just after Amanda received her first-ever Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie, for her role as Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout. However, the star takes to the hot seat to discuss that she does not want any more children and is content with two.
Amanda Seyfried may be known for her acting, most recently for her stellar performance as Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout, but she is also a passionate activist.MORE: Amanda Seyfried's rarely seen daughter is adorable in sweet new photoThe actress has never shied away from being upfront about her beliefs and causes she cares about, and actively promotes and fundraises with them in mind on social media and beyond.Now, she has taken to Instagram to highlight a cause dear to her heart, pleading with followers to help in any way they can.WATCH: Amanda is the star of The DropoutMORE: Amanda Seyfried goes for daring new look after exciting Emmy newsSharing a video where she is directly addressing the camera, Amanda said: "Hi guys, our organization Inara is taking four refugees to the summit of Mt.
Amanda Seyfried shared the sweetest photo of her rarely-seen daughter Nina, five, on Saturday with her 5.5 million Instagram followers.MORE: Amanda Seyfried goes for daring new look after exciting Emmy newsTaking to her Stories, the Mamma Mia actress posted an adorable picture of her little one filling up a large water tank from behind a fence.WATCH: Amanda Seyfried's husband Thomas Sadoski entertains their baby son Young Nina, who takes after her mom with her matching blonde locks, rocked a sporty pink cap and a matching floral T-shirt and short set.SEE: Amanda Seyfried looks very different in childhood close-up you need to seeREAD: Amanda Seyfried reveals she is glad she never met Elizabeth HolmesThe Mean Girls star lives on an idyllic farm in upstate New York with her husband Thomas Sadoski and two children Nina and Thomas, one. The little one takes just after her momAmanda is a doting mother-of-two and does her best to protect her children's privacy by only posting photos facing away from the camera and followed suit with her most recent update.Earlier this year, followers left comments on a stunning photo of Nina sporting a blue, long-sleeve unitard, basking in the sun.Fans were left in awe of the beautiful sunny portrait – that looks straight out of a children's book – and were also quick to comment on what a perfect mini me Nina is of her mom.They all noticed it, and how quickly she's grown, writing: "Omg she has gotten so big!!!" and: "Wow.